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derivative

/dɪˈrɪv.ɪ.tɪv/
Main Example

His style is very derivative of famous artists.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Adjective (adj.)

Describing something that is based on or influenced by another source.

Other Example

The movie was criticized for being too derivative of classic films.

Her novel felt derivative, borrowing ideas from popular genres.

The music he creates is often seen as derivative of 90s rock.

Synonyms

derivative work

derivative design

derivative style

Synonyms

unoriginal

imitative

copied

derivative

/dɪˈrɪv.ɪ.tɪv/
Main Example

The movie is a derivative of the original book.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Noun (n.)

Something that is based on or developed from something else.

Other Example

Her artwork is a derivative of famous paintings.

The song is a derivative of a classic melody.

This product is a derivative of earlier designs.

Synonyms

mathematical derivative

financial derivative

creative derivative

Synonyms

byproduct

variation

offshoot

derivative

/dɪˈrɪv.ɪ.tɪv/
Main Example

She invested in a derivative linked to oil prices.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Noun (n.)

A financial instrument whose value is based on another asset.

Other Example
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